Category Archives: Black History

FAQ: New Natural Hair Transitioning…

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Queen Unique

As of late going natural is the new trend & I get NUMEROUS questions from my new naturalista sistas about my crown of nearly 6 years. I decided to put ALL the info into one resource so its easier thus, … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty Tips, Black History, For OUR Daughters, Heeeeeeeeeeelp!, Love You Some You, Natural Hair Journey, Race Matters, Teach the babies, Things I Love | Tagged help natural hair, napptural, natural hair, natural hair blogs, natural hair tips, natural hair transitioning, queen unique, the queens pen | 1 Comment

Love Me So Naturally by Alicia James

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Queen Unique

Naturalistas, get into this.. like, ALL THE WAY into this…

Posted in Advocating for Kids, Beauty Tips, Black History, earCandy, Entertainment, For OUR Daughters, Girl Power, Inspirational/Motivational, Love You Some You, Love Your Skin, Natural Hair Journey, Race Matters, Teach the babies, Things I Love | Tagged Alicia James, love me so naturally, love me so naturally alicia james, natural hair, natural hair music | Leave a comment

Link-Up: Afeni Shakur-Davis’ Statement On The Occupy Movement

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Queen Unique

One of my favorite revolutionary sistas/walking testament and YOUR favorite hip hop mother, Afeni Shakur-Davis recently released a statement via the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation Facebook page on the Occupy Movement that’s definitely worth the read… “The Occupy Wall … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Black History, Education, For OUR Daughters, For OUR Sons, Race Matters, Teach the babies, Things I Love | Tagged afeni shakur, afeni shakur occupy, afeni shakur statement, queen unique, the queens pen, tupac amaru shakur foundation, tupac shakur mother | Leave a comment

Flashback Track: “Ya Strugglin’” by KRS-One | 1990

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Queen Unique

Listen!!

Posted in Black History, Education, Entertainment, For OUR Daughters, For OUR Sons, Love You Some You, Love Your Skin, Music, Natural Hair Journey, Race Matters, Teach the babies, Things I Love | Tagged I Love My Hair, krs-one, natural hair, natural hair songs, the queens pen | Leave a comment

Enter Your Essay for the “Where Did Our Love Go” Anthology!

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Queen Unique

Here is your opportunity to submit an essay to be included in an anthology with potential to be featured alongside a cable network series. There are 16 days left to submit your 1200 – 2500 word essay for consideration to … Continue reading →

Posted in Black History, Books, For OUR Daughters, For OUR Sons, L.O.V.E., Things I Love | Tagged black relationships, Gil Robertson, IV, relationship anthology, the queens pen, where did our love go | Leave a comment

Registration for the 100 Black Men Annual Conference Opens TODAY!

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Queen Unique

Men, gentlemen and Kings, the registration opens TODAY 12/1/11 for the Annual 100 Black Men 2012 Conference set for June 13 – 17, 2012 at Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta, GA. This esteemed conference includes workshops on effective mentoring, community empowerment … Continue reading →

Posted in 239 Winner's Circle, Advocacy, Black History, Education, Entertainment, For OUR Sons, Inspirational/Motivational, Love Your Skin, My President is Black, Race Matters, Teach the babies, Things I Love | Tagged 100 black men, 100 black men of america, african american males, african american mentoring, Andrew Hatcher, atlanta events, black male leadership, David Dinkins, Dr. William Hayling, Jackie Robinson, Livingston Wingate, Nathaniel Goldston III, Robert Mangum, Where are all the good black men going, where have all the good black men gone | Leave a comment

NEW MUSIC: “SWAG” by @TheRealBanner

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Queen Unique

If you ℱℴℓℓℴω me on Twitter, you already know how I feel about ♥ David Banner. ♥ And just in case you don’t understand just look at him! ℱℴℓℓℴω him HERE, listen to him speak, research his growth as an … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Black History, earCandy, Education, Entertainment, Music, Teach the babies, Things I Love | Tagged @therealbanner, David banner, david banner swag, my future king, Swag by david banner, the make believe album | Leave a comment

Architectural Digest: The Smith Family | Home Sweet Home

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Queen Unique

“Everything needed to be done by hand, we wanted to feel the love and labor that went into every piece of this place.” -Will Architectural Digest got an exclusive preview and photos of the Smith family 25,000 square foot home. … Continue reading →

Posted in Black History, Entertainment, Inspirational/Motivational, Photos, Things I Love | Tagged architectural digest smiths, architectural digest will and jada home, my favorite family, smith family home, the smiths, will and jada smith | 3 Comments

The Root: “They’ll Miss Obama When He’s Gone” -D. Swerdlick

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Queen Unique

The Wall Street Journal’s Peggy Noonan was probably right last week when she wrote that “nobody loves Obama” anymore. In last week’s Gallup poll, the president’s approval rating dropped to a George W. Bush-like 40 percent. While Obama probably still … Continue reading →

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ELEVATE the Conversation for National HIV Testing Day

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Queen Unique

If you live in a predominately black city, behind every 100 doors you will find 70 African American men & women infected with the HIV virus. HIV is the worst enemy of our friends, families & lovers but even with … Continue reading →